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1874 NORTHWICH, sent out of the Cheshire FA Senior Cup at the last eight stage in midweek, will want to avoid a second knockout exit against league rivals Formby this afternoon.

Their task is a daunting one against opponents to whom they have lost twice already this term, including a 4-2 reverse in the Division One Challenge Cup earlier this month.

The Squirrels were runners-up in this competition last term too.

They have avoided defeat every time they’ve travelled away for a Division One match this term, a sequence of 13 matches that includes 10 wins.

Ian Street’s men have played only three matches, all in cup competitions, since the turn of the year – losing two of those.

The 1874 boss will have available again winger Daley Woods and midfielder Lee Jones, both unavailable for Wednesday’s reverse against Tranmere.

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Danny Thomas (work) and Chris Lunn (ineligible) will not feature.

The newly-formed club has fond memories of playing at the Select Security Stadium; they defeated Widnes there 3-0 in December, matching the score when they lifted the Supporters Direct Shield at the same venue last summer.

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